Louisiana Legislature Concludes Session with New Laws and Budget
The Louisiana Legislature concluded its latest session after 60 days, enacting significant legislation on auto insurance, education, food safety, and more, while approving a $51 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Governor Jeff Landry has already signed 112 bills into law, addressing pressing state issues, particularly skyrocketing auto insurance rates. Key measures include legislation aimed at limiting lawsuits against insurance companies and a controversial bill granting the insurance commissioner more authority over rate increases.
Additionally, the state’s schools will see enhanced nutritional standards following health-focused laws inspired by the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, which restricts artificial ingredients in school meals. Teacher pay will increase by $2,250, and anti-hazing courses will be mandatory for student organizations.
Other notable actions include stricter regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and new rules for unemployment benefits requiring more job search efforts. The session also saw the introduction of various public safety and organizational changes, such as banning kratom and regulating app store access for minors.
With these developments, Louisiana aims to improve its overall governance and address pressing social and economic challenges.
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